Belle Aire Mansion Guest House

The owners made us feel right at home.

What can I say??? This was the first time we've stayed at A B&B. Our Hostess Lorraine met us at the front door and welcomed us. After a short tour of the Mansion, she showed us to our room the "Garden Vue Suite" Breathtaking to say the least. Staying two nights has us hooked on B&B's if all Inn Keepers treat their guest half as well as we were treated by Jan, Lorraine and Jaksun... great food and conversations each day. Jaksun is their Puppy that if you sit and talk to him he will tell you how he gets no treats and where the best treat stores are in town and to please bring him one :-) I highly recommend this place to everyone, great relaxing weekend for the wife and myself, We are already planning our next weekend getaway. Tony and Wendy

Overall a great stay. Food was just okay but the hospitality was wonderful and the accomodations were great.

Very friendly hosts, nice rooms, great breakfast. I really appreciated their support of the B&B for Vets promotion.

We were treated like family the whole weekend, which made our stay even better. Besides the delicious homemade food, we were given recommendations and other information to make our weekend perfect. I would recommended the Belle Aire Mansion Guest House to anyone.

Bella Aire was our first B&B. It was outstanding. We went there for our 10-year anniverary recently and everything was marvelous. We loved the breakfast and the owners are charming and great to talk to.

My wife and I had a great weekend staying at the Belle Aire. The couple that runs the B&B are wonderful and the breakfasts are fantastic. The rooms have a lot of history and it made for an interesting stay.

Jan and Lorraine were top notch in terms of friendliness. The rooms were spacious, clean and we enjoyed our weekend stay there. I would recommend this as a venue to stay at for anyone looking for a B & B in the Galena, IL area.

We have stayed in most of the B&Bs in Galena, but this has been by far the best we have ever visited. The inn keepers Jan and Lorraine make you feel as if you are part of their family from the moment you arrive and until the momment you depart. The breakfasts they prepare are the very best and during the breakfast time the inn keepers are very engaged in the conversations at the table making the time very enjoyable for all. We will definately be back for more.

This place was wonderful. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and the experience we had. We strongly recommend staying at the Belle Aire Guesthouse and Mansion. We plan to go back again someday maybe on our anniversary.

Jan and Lorraine were friendly and accomodating. We felt very welcome. The B&B is charming, and quiet since it is outside of town and set back from the road. The room was nicely decorated and comfortable.

The food was fabulous! The host and hostess were fun and embodied the spirit of a B&B.

Lorraine and Jan always greet you at the door with a smile and hug to make you feel welcome. They are very informative of the sites to see and things to do and especially where to eat and relax. We have always learned something new about the area and local history during our relaxing breakfast and visiting with the other guests. Our rooms have always been spotless and we welcomed the air conditioning this past weekend when it was so hot and humid. My husband always enjoys his special cookie jar on the night stand.

We enjoyed this, our first stay at a B&B. Jan and Lorraine are wonderful hosts and the accomodations were lovely, quiet and peaceful. The cost was less than any motel I could find. We enjoyed our time in Galena!

Jan & Lorraine are the best. Go here if you want an experience of home away from home. Amenities aren't cutting edge, but who needs that when the people are so warm and friendly? A few minutes from downtown Galena, and a perfect place to relax for a weekend.

Jan and Lorraine were exceptional hosts and the web site pictures of the Garden View Suite do not begin to do it justice. One of the better B&B rooms I have ever stayed in. Had a wonderful relaxing weekend.

The innkeepers made the entire stay. Jan and Lorraine were so welcoming and very knowledgeable about the area. Staying with two people who truly love what they do made the stay so enjoyable!!

Lorraine and Jan could not have been any more incredible! My husband and I had the privilege to stay with them and their hospitality was beyond what we expected. We would recommend this B&B to anyone that is looking to get away and wanting to be taken care of.

One of the top B&Bs we have ever stayed at. Not in the thick of downtown, which was just fine with us. Most friendly and accomodating hosts we have ever had. Looking forward to staying with Jan and Lorreine again soon.

My boyfriend and I stayed here over the Martin Luther King Day holiday to ski on Chestnut Mountain. Jan and Lorraine made us feel like we were staying with family! The food was great, the house clean and super cute, they were flexible with our accommadations and gave us great reccomendations! We will definitely stay here again!

Very enjoyable stay. Accommodations were quite good, breakfast was good, and our hosts were most pleasant and very helpful.

The inn is set back from the highway, and is very quiet and peaceful. The hosts are very friendly and welcoming. We would stay here again and recommend it to anyone planning a visit to Galena. The only drawback (a minor one) is that it is located a short distance from town and as a consequence you have to drive (and find a parking place) when you want visit the shops or go out to eat.

You could have not asked for a better host. The couple took us to the downtown area so we wouldn't have to be in traffic. The breakfast was outstanding. I wish we could have stayed a few more days.

The innkeepers were friendly and the room itself was as described. However, the inn was billed as "eleven secluded acres," which couldn't be further from the truth. It's on the main drag surrounded by fast food and other businesses. It was a fine place, but not what we expected.

Lorraine and Jan were fabulous hosts. They made us feel at home immediately. They even emptied their garage so that we could park our motorcycles inside. In addition, they shared their knowledge of the area attractions and even took care of making reservations for us. We stayed for three nights and had wonderful breakfasts each morning. If you are looking for a comfortable place to stay, this is it! We would definitely recommend the Belle Aire Mansion to our friends.

My weekend didnt start well but when i got to Belle Aire Mansion they meaning Jan and Lorraine were real sweet hearts. They have a very nice and clean place. We enjoyed. LaTonya, Chicago Il

Jan & Loraine were great hosts. Good conversation at breakfast. Cooking was excellent. The blue room was spacious and clean and the chocolate chip cookies everyday was a nice touch. I would definitely recommend the Belle Aire Mansion to anyone who is looking for a nice getaway weekend.

For all this place is, the greating was the most memorable. Before we were out of the car, they were coing out the door to greet us. Over the past 11 years we have stayed almost exclusively in BnBs. Maybe this has happened to you, but not to us. Whenever we needed something, it was provided with a smile. At no time did my wife and I feel like we were intruding into someone's life or we were asking them to help us with somethine "after hours." Conceirge services were complete. When we asked questions about resturants, etc, we got "the local" version and not the tourist bureau version. Without question when we return we will use this facility.

The innkeepers, Lorraine and Jan are the best! They made us feel welcomed, the rooms are amazing, and the breakfasts were outstanding. This has been our second year going to Belle Aire Mansion and we have not been disappointed. If going to Galena you have to stay at the mansion with Lorraine and Jan. Michelle Barth Minonk, IL

Lorraine and Jan were great hosts. Staying at this B&B was a wonderful experience. They made us feel so much at home. The room we stayed in was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was delicious and breakfast time with all the guests and the innkeepers was a lot of fun! We will definitely stay at Bell Aire Mansion again

We absolutely LOVE this bed and breakfast. It's the only one we stay at when we go to Galena. The Curtisses

The owners were so friendly and welcoming. They made us feel right at home. The service was absolutely wonderful and so were the breadfasts. The room and house were very clean. The owners made this such a wonderful experience for us that we will be going back.

My fiancee and I recently stayed in the Blue Room at the Belle Aire Mansion Guest House. We had an absolutely wonderful time. Lorraine and Jan were like our Aunt and Uncle and will definitely be back again soon. We highly recommend the Belle Aire Mansion Guest House.

It was nice to have a place to come back to during the day to relax from the hot weather. The breakfasts served were very good.

My friend and I had a very comfortable and pleasant time at the BelleAire Mansion. Lorraine is very accomodating and friendly. Will definitely return! The chocolate chip cookies were delicious!

Lorraine and Jan are awesome hosts!!! They made our stay at their B & B a most memorable one. We enjoyed talking with them at breakfast. They made us feel like part of their family. We'll definitely stay with them next time we visit Galena!!! Again, AWESOME place!!!!

We stayed at the Belle Aire for two nights while we visited the historic town of Galena, IL. The owners, Jan and Lorraine are wonderful folks that seemed like old friends. The room we stayed in, the Canopy Suite, was quiet, spacious, and restful. The drive into town was only about 10 minutes, and Lorraine and Jan always had great suggestions about where to eat, what to see, and do. We would describe the Belle Aire as a "home away from home".

My husband and I stayed at The Belle Aire Mansion Guest House for a long weekend. This was our first time at a B & B and our first time to Galena. Jan & Lorraine are the best. They made us feel like family. The breakfasts were amazing, and they will keep you laughing. Their adorable little dog Jordie was so friendly. We will be back.

We had a great time. The hospitality of Jan & Lorraine was excellent. We would definetly go back again and again. Breakfast was delicious. The conversations were lovely, and the recommendations were spot on.

The innkeepers Lorraine and Jan were awesome! They went above and beyond our expectations! It's such a beautiful setting, very quiet and away from downtown. We're planning to come back next year!

My boyfriend and I just returned from a wonderful 4-day weekend stay at Belle Aire Mansion Guest House. The Innkeepers were very attentive and kind, and they were understanding of our food allergies and went out of their way to accommodate us. We had booked a suite, and the room really did live up to the high price tag. The hot tub was wonderful, relaxing, and easy to use. And, it was lovely to have enough space to comfortably eat breakfast in the room each morning. The view wasn't spectacular, but we were more concerned with relaxing indoors than looking outdoors. Belle Aire Mansion is a wonderful place to relax and rejuvenate, and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to "get away from it all."

Incredible hospitality given by Lorraine and Jan! Simply put what a B&B should be! We will defintely stay here again on our next vacation to Galena

Lorraine and Jan are great hosts. The location is convenient for exploring the area.

It was the first time we stayed at a B&B and were not sure what to expect. Lorraine and Jan were the nicest people ever and made us feel so welcome. I would recommend them and the B&B experience to all our friends and family. It is way better than a cold and impersonal hotel! Cathy Gischlar & Karen Shallow

From the moment we arrived, we were greeted like family. When we would return at night, we were greeted with "Welcome home!" The rooms were great, the beds comfortable, and the whole place was very clean. I needed reservations for a couple of places, and Lorraine made them for me. I would recommend this B&B to everyone staying in the Galena area.

A relaxing break in a friendly setting. We had massages and would highly recommend them! Such a nice service they offer!

Outstanding hospitality, good and very accommodating owners, clean, well (if not, under) priced, and quiet. These folks make you feel like you’re at home. Highly recommended.

Just stayed a weekend in Galena and it was worth every minute, mainly because of Belle Aire Mansion and Jan and Lorraine. This B&B was wonderful and we could not ask for anything more. The room was great, the breakfast was outstanding, and the hosts were what really made the weekend. They are willing to help in anyway and made us feel very comfortable, but more importantly, at home.

Lorraine & Jan were very hospitable innkeepers. We enjoyed our stay at the Belle Aire very much--the area is beautiful with lovely vistas from the bedrooms. The food was absolutely delicious-the homemade chocolate chip cookies [a jar in every room] were too hard to ignore even if you are on a diet!

Jan & Lorraine made us feel so welcomed! They were so friendly and available.

Hosts were very cordial and hospitable and we helpful with directions to other attractions.

I've been to a lot of bed & breakfasts and this stay was like staying at Grandma's or Auntie's house. The hosts could not be any nicer, very sweet couple and very chatty. The food was great. No complaints about this property but the rooms were very out dated and the only way I could describe it was that it was like you were staying at someone's house, not the way all B&Bs run. I felt as though I was intruding upon someone's living space.

I arrived in galena for the weekend from chicago and i stumbled along this wonderful bed and breakfast near the galena golf course. This was exciting for me because i love to golf and the location was wonderful. I was welcomed with arms wide open from the wonderful owners jan and laurane svec, they were the most nice and sincere people i've ever met in my life. The feeling of comfort and relaxation is key in every getaway, and this bed and breakfast has it all. These wonderful people also have an amazing spa room with an excellent on-call massage therapist after a long day. So if your looking for something with great food, wonderful people, and an excellent vacation atmosphere this is a must visit.

Just stayed at the Belle Aire Mansion and found it to be a very pleasant experience. Great breakfasts and an early coffee buffet for those up early. Yummy chocolate chip cookies and other snacks. Friendly innkeepers who welcome you home when you return for the day. Nice.

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, my girlfriend and I had the pleasure of spending the night at this wonderful B&B. What an outstanding night. The rooms were extremely romantic. A fireplace and also a jacuzzi were included in two of the rooms. Fortunate for us, we had one of them. Quite a luxurious stay if I might add. If you are looking for a romantic getaway in beautiful town, this is the place to stay. The owners/operaters were extremely down to earth, and made us feel right at home. What a night!

Our 1st time trying a B&B. It exceeded our expectations. The inn keepers were so welcoming I almost forgot we were paying to stay there! We were treated like old friends coming for a visit!

The hosts were very warm and thoughtful of our needs. They enjoy exchanging stories with guests and also shop locally--we met them buying candy!!!

Our hosts were wonderful, they served our breakfast early so we could still eat before we had to leave to get home in time to go to work.

My husband and I stayed at the mansion for our 5 year anniversary. First time at a B & B. What a wonderful experience. Jan and Lorraine made us feel right at home! We recommend the Garden Vue Suite!! We ate in our room one morning and down in the dining room the next. We truly enjoyed visiting with the innkeepers. Such warm people! Highly recommended!!

We enjoyed the visit. The hosts were great. Very relaxing. Stayed only one night but would go back. The grounds were well cared for and gardens beautiful.

Excellent! I highly recommend Belle Aire to those looking for a Galena getaway.

Belle Aire Mansion and their hosts, surprised us. This was our first B&B experience. Belle Aire is a handsome estate, Victorian/Country decor was lovely. My wife and I had a hard time leaving the dinner table and go play because the food, ambiance and fellowship was so engaging. Our hosts were engaging, friendly and went beyond call of duty in serving us.

Our stay at the Belle Aire Mansion was wonderful. My husband and I brought our daughters to Galena for the first time. What a great experience. The Innkeepers, Lorraine & Jan, made us all feel at home. They were very helpful with recommendations of places to go and giving directions. The Blue room was very comfortable and cozy. The breakfast was delicious and they were very accomodating towards the children's appetites. We look forward to going back again soon!

We had a fabulous 3 night stay at Jan and Lorraines home in Galena. We hadd a fantastic time, the welcome from the innkeepers was so warm, the grounds were immaculate and the food to die for!

My husband and I took a five day four night stay in Galena and chose to stay at the Belle Aire Mansion just a few minutes outside of historic Galena. From the moment we walked into Jan and Lorraine's beautiful B&B we felt like we were at home. Both Jan and Lorraine were very friendly and outgoing; and we felt like we were part of the family. We stayed in the Canopy Suite which had a beautiful seating area, private bathroom, whirlpool tub and fireplace - we were shocked at how much space we had to move around. Every day our room was tidied up, our bed remade and a jar of fresh cookies was waiting for us on the dresser. Breakfast each morning was beyond phenomenal - Jan and Lorraine went out of their way to ask us if we wanted anything in particular and even cooked us custom omelets on our last day there. We were the only guests during our stay and every morning Jan and Lorraine kept us company during breakfast. Not only did they give us tips on places to eat and visit, but we also learned a great deal about their family and their time in Galena. My husband and I like to stay at different B&B's for the different experiences - but as long as Jan and Lorraine are the innkeepers the Belle Aire is the B&B we will continue to call home when we travel to Galena. Thanks Jan and Lorraine for everything!!

On previous visits to Galena, we've stayed in town, but this time, we found that the acreage surrounding the Belle Aire provides a very pleasant and peaceful change. Our early morning walk around the property took around fifteen minutes, and was a great way to start the day. We came in from our walk, and Lorraine served our breakfast which provided the quality and quantity that we had hoped for. It was a highlight of our visit. The Inn Keepers are fabulous. Friendly and able to give advice on local attractions, and will let you know what you might expect at the local restaurants. We visited during October and were pleasantly surprised to find numerous hot air balloons being launched as part of a local festival, and we had front row seats, viewing the action from the front porch of the Belle Aire! All in all, a great weekend. We'll be back!

We spent my birthday weekend in the Garden Vue Suite at the Belle Aire Mansion and loved every minute of it. Jan and Lorraine were excellent hosts and great cooks. Delicious cookies in your room!! I highly recommend the Belle Aire Mansion. We will definitely go back.